Food & Beverage Processing
Sandridge Crafted Foods
375 Erie Ave, Morton, IL 61550, United States
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1960
- nearly 1,000 employees
- Family-owned
- HACCP
About Sandridge Crafted Foods
Sandridge Crafted Foods traces its roots to 1960 when Vincent R. Sandridge began selling vacuum-packed deli meats in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The company, now headquartered in Morton, Illinois, remains a third-generation, family-owned operation. Vincent’s son Mark D. Sandridge joined in 1976, later purchasing the business in 1997 and expanding into kettle-cooked soups, sauces, and sous vide proteins. Today, Mark’s sons Jordan and Dane serve as co-presidents, steering the business alongside nearly 1,000 employees across multiple facilities. The company produces chef-crafted fresh foods including deli salads, soups, sauces, sous vide proteins, and assembled meal kits. Core technologies include high-pressure processing (HPP) for preservative-free shelf-life extension, European-inspired kettle cooking for layered flavors, and precision sous vide cooking. A 2023-opened Center of Excellence in Medina, Ohio, houses a culinary R&D team that runs a “bench-to-box” development process. Sandridge serves college and university dining, deli and prepared-food retailers, foodservice distributors, and healthcare operators. Its branded lines—Grandma’s®, Melch’s®, and the new Simply Crafted™—appear in retail and foodservice channels, while private-label and co-pack programs supply custom formulations for national and regional brands. The founding vision centered on fresh, authentic food that fosters community. Leadership emphasizes culinary innovation backed by food-science rigor, a GFSI/SQFI-certified safety program, and a vertically integrated cold chain to deliver “remarkably fresh” products without artificial preservatives.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- College and university dining
- Deli and prepared foods
- Foodservice distribution
- Healthcare foodservice
- Retail grocery
Equipment
- High Pressure Processing (HPP) lines (two)
- European-inspired kettle cooking equipment
- Sous vide cooking systems
- Blanching system
- Vegetable cleaning and trimming line
Company details
- Location
- Morton, Illinois
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Employees
- nearly 1,000
- Founded
- 1960
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Certifications
- HACCP
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sandridge Crafted Foods located?
Sandridge Crafted Foods is located at 375 Erie Ave, Morton, IL 61550, United States.
What does Sandridge Crafted Foods do?
Sandridge Crafted Foods is listed under Food & Beverage Processing, and its listed capabilities and products include High Pressure Processing (HPP), European-inspired kettle cooking, Sous vide cooking, Blanching, Vegetable cleaning and trimming and Meal kit assembly and ingredient kitting.
What industries does Sandridge Crafted Foods serve?
Sandridge Crafted Foods lists College and university dining, Deli and prepared foods, Foodservice distribution, Healthcare foodservice and Retail grocery among the industries it serves.
What certifications does Sandridge Crafted Foods have?
Certifications on file for Sandridge Crafted Foods: HACCP.
When was Sandridge Crafted Foods founded?
Sandridge Crafted Foods was founded in 1960 and has nearly 1,000 employees.
How do I request a quote from Sandridge Crafted Foods?
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What companies are similar to Sandridge Crafted Foods?
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